Is Coleus toxic to cats & dogs?
Coleus scutellarioides
Yes — Coleus is toxic to pets.
Matched to its entry on the ASPCA's published list on September 9, 2026. Recorded as toxic to dogs and cats; its essential oils can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Questions pet owners ask
Is Coleus toxic to cats?
Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) is recorded as toxic to cats in our plant records. Recorded as toxic to dogs and cats; its essential oils can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet.
Is Coleus toxic to dogs?
Coleus is recorded as toxic to dogs in our plant records. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet.
What should I do if my pet eats Coleus?
Keep this plant out of reach. If your pet ingests it, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. No plant list is a safety guarantee.
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Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet. This information is educational and not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your pet has ingested a plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.